Sometimes, in the midst of performing medical research, researchers may discover an association between two conditions. According to Lambert Eaton News, University of Turin researchers recently determined a link between…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
Corticosteroids are used to treat a wide variety of inflammatory conditions, with asthma and arthritis acting as examples. However, these drugs can result in a variety of side effects, such…
According to a recent article published in the Dove Medical Press of Manchester, UK, intestinal failure centers are receiving an increasing number of adults presenting with gastrointestinal (GI) dysmotility. Dysmotility…
According to a story from asbestos.com, patients surviving for five years or more with pleural mesothelioma is still uncommon. However, in those that do, exposure to lower levels of asbestos…
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has sidelined many events, fundraisers, and other opportunities over the last 14 months. But the pandemic won't stop the Kidney Foundation of Canada from holding…
This year, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting took place virtually from April 17-22, 2021. During the meeting, a variety of stakeholders discussed new treatments and research…
Written by Harsha K. Rajasimha, MS, PhD & Sharlene Brown, PhD Clinical trials are the regulatory mechanisms agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) use to evaluate and review…
Currently, there is no cure for mesothelioma, and many treatment options revolve around surgery, radiation, or therapy. But could targeted treatment and precision oncology provide better patient outcomes? According to…
Research has identified that individuals with sleep issues are at a higher risk for developing chronic diseases. Unfortunately, many with sleep disturbances are undiagnosed. It's estimated that between 40 and…
According to a recent article in USA Today, the decades-old vision of gene therapy has become a reality for a Danish couple. Thomas Felborg, his wife Daria Rokina brought…
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a rare and aggressive form of cancer, occurs when one's cancer is negative for progesterone receptors, estrogen receptors, and an excess of the HER2 protein. This…
This is part 2 of this story, click here to read part 1! Michelle had taken her daughter to see a geneticist who promptly diagnosed her with achondroplasia. He ordered…
From April 23 to 25, 2021, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) held their 2021 Virtual Meeting Experience (AAD VMX 2021). During the meeting, a variety of dermatology stakeholders discussed…
Michael E. Williams from the University of Virginia has just been awarded the Mantle Cell Lymphoma Leadership Award by the Lymphoma Research Foundation. This award represents not only his dedication…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
New research has demonstrated the importance for understanding risks of bleeding, cardiovascular issues, nonadherence (due to the twice a day dosing), as well as gastrointestinal AE's when deciding to use…
Julie Anding can recall the exact moment of onset of her mal de debarquement (MdDS) symptoms. It was December 27th of 2017. She was in Utah on vacation for Christmas.…
The EMA has just recommended a combination therapy for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) that is considered unresectable. The treatment regimen includes nivolumab in combination with ipilimumab. This new…
According to an article in Clinical Trials Arena, Blueprint Medicine has been steadily and speedily recruiting participants for its Phase II PIONEER trial, which examines Ayvakit as a treatment for…
Have you ever thought about whether measuring caffeine levels could give you insight into disease progression? Well according to Parkinson's News Today, researchers have discovered a potential link between…
Life as we know it has been shut down and completely changed for over a year. When the global pandemic struck, our world was also completely turned upside down. My…
As reported in the Desmoines Register; At age 7, Mason Sieck was already a part of the tight knit world of firefighters. The youngest in a long line of firefighters,…
For many patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), one first-line treatment is rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP). However, even aggressive chemotherapy is not always enough for patients…
According to an article in Biospace, Biogen, a biotechnology company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, presented new data on its multiple sclerosis (MS) therapies at the virtual Meeting of the American…
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